Chapter 2
Investing and Financing Decisions and
the Balance Sheet
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
1.
The primary objective of financial reporting for external users is to provide useful
economic information about a business to help external parties, primarily
investors and creditors, make sound financial decisions. These users are
expected to have a reasonable understanding of accounting concepts and
procedures. Usually, they are interested in information to assist them in
projecting future cash inflows and outflows of a business.
2.
(a)
An asset is a probable future economic benefit owned by the entity as a
result of past transactions.
(b)
A current asset is an asset that will be used or turned into cash within one
year; inventory is always considered a current asset regardless of how
long it takes to produce and sell the inventory.
(c)
A liability is a probable debt or obligation of the entity as a result of a past
transaction, which will be paid with assets or services.
(d)
A current liability is a liability that will be paid in cash (or other current
assets) or satisfied by providing service within the coming year.
(e)
Contributed capital is the financing provided to the business by owners;
usually owners provide cash and sometimes other assets such as
equipment and buildings.
(f)
Retained earnings are the cumulative earnings of a company that are not
distributed to the owners and are reinvested in the business.
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3.
(a)
The separate-entity assumption requires that business transactions are
separate from the transactions of the owners. For example, the purchase
of a truck by the owner for personal use is not recorded as an asset of the
business.
(b)
The unit-of-measure assumption requires information to be reported in the
national monetary unit. That means that each business will account for
and report its financial results primarily in terms of the national monetary
unit, such as Yen in Japan and Australian dollars in Australia.
(c)
Under the continuity or going-concern assumption, businesses are
assumed to operate into the foreseeable future. That is, they are not
expected to liquidate.
(d)
The historical cost principle requires assets to be recorded at the cashequivalent cost on the date of the transaction. Cash-equivalent cost is the
cash paid plus the dollar value of all noncash considerations.
4.
Accounting assumptions are necessary because they reflect the scope of
accounting and the expectations that set certain limits on the way accounting
information is reported.
5.
An account is a standardized format used by organizations to accumulate the
dollar effects of transactions on each financial statement item. Accounts are
necessary to keep track of all increases and decreases in the fundamental
accounting model.
6.
The fundamental accounting model is provided by the equation:
Assets = Liabilities + Stockholders' Equity
7.
A business transaction is (a) an exchange of resources (assets) and obligations
(debts) between a business and one or more outside parties, and (b) certain
events that directly affect the entity such as the use over time of rent that was
paid prior to occupying space and the wearing out of equipment used to operate
the business. An example of the first situation is (a) the sale of goods or
services. An example of the second situation is (b) the use of insurance paid
prior to coverage.
8.
Debit is the left side of a T-account and credit is the right side of a T-account. A
debit is an increase in assets and a decrease in liabilities and stockholders'
equity. A credit is the opposite -- a decrease in assets and an increase in
liabilities and stockholders' equity.
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9.
Transaction analysis is the process of studying a transaction to determine its
economic effect on the entity in terms of the accounting equation:
Assets = Liabilities + Stockholders' Equity
The two principles underlying the process are:
* every transaction affects at least two accounts.
* the accounting equation must remain in balance after each
transaction.
The two steps in transaction analysis are:
(1) identify and classify accounts and the direction and amount of the
effects.
(2) determine that the accounting equation (A = L + SE) remains in
balance.
10.
The equalities in accounting are:
(a) Assets = Liabilities + Stockholders' Equity
(b) Debits = Credits
11.
The journal entry is a method for expressing the effects of a transaction on
accounts in a debits-equal-credits format. The title of the account(s) to be
debited is (are) listed first and the title of the account(s) to be credited is (are)
listed underneath the debited accounts. The debited amounts are placed in a
left-hand column and the credited amounts are placed in a right-hand column.
12.
The T-account is a tool for summarizing transaction effects for each account,
determining balances, and drawing inferences about a company's activities. It is
a simplified representation of a ledger account with a debit column on the left and
a credit column on the right.
13.
The financial leverage ratio is computed as average total assets divided by
average stockholders’ equity (where “average” is the average of the beginning
and ending balances for the year). It measures the relation between total assets
and the stockholders’ capital that finances them. The higher the ratio, the more
debt has been assumed by the company to finance its assets.
14.
Investing activities on the statement of cash flows include the buying and selling
of productive assets and investments. Financing activities include borrowing and
repaying debt, issuing and repurchasing stock, and paying dividends.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
b
d
d
a
d
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9.
10.
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d
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project, it is possible for students to devote a large amount of time to these
assignments. While students often benefit from the extra effort, we find that some
become frustrated by the perceived difficulty of the task. You can reduce student
frustration and anxiety by making your expectations clear. For example, when our goal
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MINI-EXERCISES
M2–1.
C
(1) Separate-entity assumption
H
(2) Historical cost principle
G
(3) Credits
A
(4) Assets
I
(5) Account
M2–2.
D
(1) Journal entry
C
(2) A = L + SE, and Debits = Credits
A
(3) Assets = Liabilities + Stockholders’ Equity
I
(4) Liabilities
B
(5) Income statement, balance sheet, statement of retained earnings, and
statement of cash flows
M2–3. (1) Y
(2) N
(3) Y
(4) N
(5) N
(6) Y
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CL
(1) Accounts Payable
CA
(2) Accounts Receivable
NCA
(3) Buildings
CA
(4) Cash
SE
(5) Contributed Capital
NCA
(6) Land
CA
(7) Merchandise Inventory
CL
(8) Income Taxes Payable
NCA
(9) Long-term Investments
NCL
(10) Note Payable (due in three years)
CA
(11) Notes Receivable (due in six months)
CA
(12) Prepaid Rent
SE
(13) Retained Earnings
CA
(14) Supplies
CL
(15) Utilities Payable
CL
(16) Wages Payable
M2–5.
Assets
=
a.
Cash
b.
Cash
Notes
receivable
–7,000
+7,000
c.
Cash
+1,000
d.
Cash
Equipment
e.
Cash
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–6,000
+15,000
–2,000
Liabilities
+ Stockholders’ Equity
Notes payable +20,000
Notes payable
Contributed
capital
+1,000
Retained
earnings
–2,000
+9,000
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M2–6.
Debit
Increases
Decreases
Decreases
Credit
Decreases
Increases
Increases
Increase
Decrease
Assets
Debit
Credit
Liabilities
Credit
Debit
Stockholders’ equity
Credit
Debit
Assets
Liabilities
Stockholders’ equity
M2–7.
M2–8.
a.
Cash (+A) ............................................................................
Notes Payable (+L) ........................................................
b.
c.
d.
e.
20,000
20,000
Notes Receivable (+A).........................................................
Cash (−A) .......................................................................
7,000
Cash (+A) ............................................................................
Contributed Capital (+SE) ..............................................
1,000
Equipment (+A) ...................................................................
Cash (−A) .......................................................................
Notes Payable (+L) ........................................................
15,000
Retained Earnings (−SE) .....................................................
Cash (−A) .......................................................................
2,000
7,000
1,000
6,000
9,000
2,000
M2–9.
Cash
Beg.
800
(a) 20,000 7,000
(c)
1,000 6,000
2,000
6,800
(b)
(d)
(e)
Notes Payable
2,700 Beg.
20,000 (a)
9,000 (d)
31,700
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Beg.
900
(b)
7,000
7,900
Equipment
Beg. 15,000
(d) 15,000
30,000
Contributed Capital
5,000 Beg.
1,000 (c)
6,000
Retained Earnings
9,000 Beg.
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2,000
7,000
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M2–10.
Bandera Inc.
Balance Sheet
At January 31, 2011
Assets
Current assets:
Cash
Notes receivable
Total current assets
Equipment
Total Assets
$ 6,800
7,900
14,700
30,000
$44,700
Liabilities
Current liabilities:
Notes payable
Total current liabilities
Stockholders’ Equity
Contributed capital
Retained earnings
Total stockholders’ equity
Total Liabilities &
Stockholders’ Equity
$ 31,700
31,700
6,000
7,000
13,000
$44,700
M2–11.
Financial = Average Total Assets = ($240,000+$280,000) / 2 = $260,000 = 1.73
Leverage
Average Stockholders’
($140,000+$160,000) / 2
$150,000
Equity
This ratio indicates that, for every $1 of equity investment, Sal’s Pizza maintains $1.73
of assets. Sal’s Pizza’s ratio is lower than Papa John’s 2006 ratio (of 2.37), indicating
that Sal’s Pizza maintains a lower debt level and follows a less risky financing strategy
than does Papa John’s.
M2–12.
(a) F
(b) I
(c) F
(d) I
(e) F
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E2–1.
E
(1) Transaction
F
(2) Continuity assumption
B
(3) Balance sheet
P
(4) Liabilities
K
(5) Assets = Liabilities + Stockholders’ Equity
H
(6) Historical cost principle
M
(7) Note payable
O
(8) Dual effects
N
(9) Retained earnings
D
(10) Debits
C
(11) Separate-entity assumption
A
(12) Current assets
J
(13) Accounts receivable
Q
(14) Unit-of-measure assumption
I
(15) Account
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Req. 1
Given
Received
(a)
Equipment (A)
[or Computer equipment]
Note payable (L)
(b)
Equipment (A)
[or Delivery truck]
Cash (A)
(c)
No exchange transaction
—
(d)
Cash (A)
Contributed capital (SE)
(e)
Building (A)
(f)
Intangibles (A)
(g)
Retained earnings (SE) [Received a reduction Cash (A)
in the amount available for payment to
stockholders]
(h)
Investments (A)
Cash (A)
(i)
Land (A)
Cash (A)
(j)
Intangibles (A)
(k)
No exchange transaction
—
(l)
Cash (A)
Short-term note payable (L)
(m)
Note payable (L)
promise to pay]
[or Construction in progress]
[or Copyright]
[or Patents]
[Received a reduction in its
Cash (A)
Cash (A)
Cash (A) and Note payable (L)
Cash (A)
Req. 2
The truck in (b) would be recorded as an asset of $21,000. The land in (i) would be
recorded as an asset of $50,000. These are applications of the cost principle.
Req. 3
The agreement in (c) involves no exchange or receipt of cash, goods, or services and
thus is not a transaction. Since transaction (k) occurs between the owner and others,
there is no effect on the business because of the separate-entity assumption.
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Balance Sheet
Categorization
Debit or Credit
Balance
NCA
Debit
(2) Retained Earnings
SE
Credit
(3) Taxes Payable
CL
Credit
(4) Prepaid Expenses
CA
Debit
(5) Contributed Capital
SE
Credit
(6) Long-term Investments
NCA
Debit
(7) Machinery and Equipment
NCA
Debit
(8) Accounts Payable
CL
Credit
(9) Short-term Investments
CA
Debit
NCL
Credit
Account
(1) Land
(10) Notes Payable (due in 3 yrs)
E2–4.
Event
a.
b.
c.
Assets
Cash
=
Liabilities
+ Stockholders’ Equity
+24,000
Equipment
+8,000
Cash
–1,000
Contributed
capital
Notes payable
+7,000
Note
receivable
+500
Cash
–500
d.
Cash
+7,000
Notes payable
+7,000
e.
Land
+15,000
Cash
–4,000
Mortgage note
payable
+11,000
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Req. 1
Event
a.
b.
Assets
Buildings
=
+182.0
Equipment
+21.9
Cash
– 48.1
Cash
+253.6
c.
d.
Liabilities
Notes payable
(long-term)
+400.8
Cash
– 400.8
e.
No effects
f.
Cash
+1.4
Short-term
Investments
–1.4
+155.8
Contributed
capital
Dividends
payable
Investments
(short-term)
+ Stockholders’ Equity
+179.2
Retained
earnings
+253.6
–179.2
Req. 2
The separate-entity assumption states that transactions of the business are separate
from transactions of the owners. Since transaction (e) occurs between the owners and
others in the stock market, there is no effect on the business.
E2–6.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Cash (+A) ............................................................................
Contributed capital (+SE) ...............................................
24,000
Equipment (+A) ...................................................................
Cash (−A) .......................................................................
Notes payable (+L) ........................................................
8,000
Notes receivable (+A) ..........................................................
Cash (−A) .......................................................................
500
Cash (+A) ............................................................................
Notes payable (+L) .........................................................
7,000
Land (+A).............................................................................
Cash (−A) .......................................................................
Mortgage notes payable (+L) ........................................
15,000
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1,000
7,000
500
7,000
4,000
11,000
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Req. 1
a.
b.
c.
d.
Buildings (+A) ......................................................................
Equipment (+A) ..................................................................
Cash (−A) .......................................................................
Note payable (+L) ..........................................................
182.0
21.9
Cash (+A) ............................................................................
Contributed capital (+SE) ...............................................
253.6
Retained earnings (−SE) .....................................................
Dividends payable (+L) ..................................................
179.2
Investments (+A) .................................................................
Cash (−A) .......................................................................
400.8
e.
No journal entry required.
f.
Cash (+A) ............................................................................
Investments (−A) ............................................................
48.1
155.8
253.6
179.2
400.8
1.4
1.4
Req. 2
The separate-entity assumption states that transactions of the business are separate
from transactions of the owners. Since transaction (e) occurs between the owners and
others in the stock market, there is no effect on the business.
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E2–8.
Req. 1
Cash
Beg.
0
(a) 63,000 4,000 (d)
(c)
4,000 2,200 (e)
60,800
Land
Beg.
0
(c) 13,000
13,000
Note Receivable
Beg.
0
(e)
2,200
2,200
Equipment
Beg.
0
(d) 16,000
16,000
Note Payable
0 Beg.
12,000 (d)
Contributed Capital
0 Beg.
63,000 (a)
17,000 (c)
12,000
80,000
Req. 2
Assets $
92,000
= Liabilities $ 12,000
+ Stockholders’ Equity $
80,000
Req. 3
The agreement in (b) involves no exchange or receipt of cash, goods, or services and
thus is not a transaction. Since transaction (f) occurs between the owner and others,
there is no effect on the business due to the separate-entity assumption.
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E2–9.
Req. 1
Transaction
1
Brief Explanation
Issued capital stock to shareholders for $16,000 cash. (Cirba Sports
Inc. is a corporation.)
2
Borrowed $70,000 cash and signed a short-term note for this amount.
3
Purchased land for $16,000; paid $5,000 cash and gave an $11,000
short-term note payable for the balance.
4
Loaned $4,000 cash; borrower signed a short-term note for this amount
(Note Receivable).
5
Purchased store fixtures for $9,000 cash.
6
Purchased land for $4,000, paid for by signing a short-term note.
Req. 2
Cirba Sports Inc.
Balance Sheet
At January 7, 2011
Assets
Current Assets
Cash
Note receivable
Total Current Assets
Store fixtures
Land
Total Assets
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4,000
72,000
9,000
20,000
$101,000
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Note payable
Total Current Liabilities
Stockholders’ Equity
Contributed capital
Total Stockholders’ Equity
Total Liabilities &
Stockholders’ Equity
$85,000
85,000
16,000
16,000
$101,000
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E2–10.
Req. 1
Transaction
1
Brief Explanation
Issued capital stock to shareholders for $60,000 cash.
2
Purchased a delivery truck for $30,000; paid $4,000 cash and gave a
$26,000 long-term note payable for the balance.
3
Loaned $4,000 cash; borrower signed a short-term note for this
amount.
4
Purchased short-term investments for $7,000 cash.
5
Sold short-term investments at cost for $2,000 cash.
6
Issued capital stock to shareholders for $4,000 of computer equipment.
Req. 2
Clifford’s Cleaning, Inc.
Balance Sheet
At March 31, 2010
Assets
Current Assets
Cash
Investments
Notes receivable
Total Current Assets
Computer equipment
Delivery truck
Total Assets
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$47,000
5,000
4,000
56,000
4,000
30,000
$90,000
Liabilities
Notes payable
Total Liabilities
Stockholders’ Equity
Contributed capital
Total Stockholders’ Equity
Total Liabilities &
Stockholders’ Equity
$26,000
26,000
64,000
64,000
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a.
b.
Cash (+A) ............................................................................
Contributed capital (+SE) ...............................................
60,000
Cash (+A) ............................................................................
Notes payable (long-term) (+L) ......................................
10,000
60,000
10,000
c.
No transaction has occurred because there has been no exchange or receipt of
cash, goods, or services.
d.
Equipment (+A) ...................................................................
Cash (−A) .......................................................................
Notes payable (short-term) (+L) .....................................
12,000
Store fixtures (+A) ...............................................................
Cash (−A) .......................................................................
20,000
Notes receivable (short-term) (+A) ......................................
Cash (−A) .......................................................................
1,000
e.
f.
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20,000
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a.
Retained earnings (−SE) .....................................................
Dividends payable (+L) ..................................................
532
532
b.
No transaction has occurred because there has been no exchange or receipt of
cash, goods, or services.
c.
Dividends payable (−L) ........................................................
Cash (−A) .......................................................................
419
Cash (+A) ............................................................................
Notes payable (+L) .........................................................
3,956
Cash (+A) ............................................................................
Equipment (−A) ..............................................................
2,677
Equipment (+A) ...................................................................
Cash (−A) .......................................................................
Notes payable (+L) ........................................................
12,890
Investments (+A) .................................................................
Cash (−A) .......................................................................
2,654
d.
e.
f.
g.
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3,956
2,677
9,870
3,020
2,654
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Req. 1
Assets $
7,500
= Liabilities $
500
+ Stockholders’ Equity $
7,000
Req. 2
Cash
3,000
2,000
1,000
1,250
300 (d)
6,950
Beg.
(a)
(b)
(c)
End.
Short-Term Investments
Beg. 2,000
1,000 (b)
Property & Equipment
Beg. 2,500
1,250 (c)
End.
End.
1,000
Short-Term
Notes Payable
200 Beg.
Long-Term
Notes Payable
300 Beg.
2,000 (a)
200 End.
2,300 End.
Contributed Capital
5,000 Beg.
Retained Earnings
2,000 Beg.
(d)
300
5,000 End.
1,700 End.
Req. 3
Assets $
9,200
= Liabilities $
2,500
1,250
+ Stockholders’ Equity $
6,700
Req. 4
Financial = Average Total Assets =
Leverage
Average Stockholders’
Equity
($7,500+$9,200) / 2
($7,000+$6,700) / 2
=
$8,350 = 1.22
$6,850
This ratio indicates that, for every $1 of equity investment, Massimo maintains $1.22 of
assets. Massimo’s ratio is lower than the industry average of 2.00, indicating that
Massimo maintains a lower debt level and follows a less risky financing strategy than
does the average firm in the industry. As such, Massimo can finance expansion by
borrowing without taking on excessive debt compared to the industry average.
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E2–14.
Massimo Company
Balance Sheet
At December 31, 2011
Assets
Current Assets
Cash
Short-term investments
Total Current Assets
Property and equipment
$ 6,950
1,000
7,950
1,250
$9,200
Total Assets
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Short-term notes payable
Total Current Liabilities
Long-term notes payable
Total Liabilities
Stockholders’ Equity
Contributed capital
Retained earnings
Total Stockholders’ Equity
Total Liabilities &
Stockholders’ Equity
$
200
200
2,300
2,500
5,000
1,700
6,700
$9,200
E2–15.
Req. 1
Cash
Beg.
0
(a) 40,000 4,000 (c)
1,000 (e)
35,000
Equipment
Beg.
0
(c) 20,000
(e)
1,000
21,000
Short-Term
Note Receivable
Beg.
0
(d)
3,000
3,000
Land
Beg.
0
(b) 12,000 3,000 (d)
9,000
Short-Term
Notes Payable
0 Beg.
12,000 (b)
12,000
Long-Term
Notes Payable
0 Beg.
16,000 (c)
16,000
Contributed Capital
0 Beg.
40,000 (a)
40,000
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E2–15. (continued)
Req. 2
Chu Delivery Company, Inc.
Balance Sheet
At December 31, 2010
Assets
Current Assets
Cash
Short-term note receivable
Total Current Assets
Land
Equipment
Total Assets
$35,000
3,000
38,000
9,000
21,000
$68,000
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Short-term notes payable
Total Current Liabilities
Long-term notes payable
Total Liabilities
Stockholders’ Equity
Contributed capital
Total Stockholders’ Equity
Total Liabilities &
Stockholders’ Equity
$12,000
12,000
16,000
28,000
40,000
40,000
$68,000
Req. 3
2011:
Financial = Average Total Assets =
Leverage
Average Stockholders’
Equity
($68,000+$90,000) / 2
($40,000+$50,000) / 2
=
$79,000 = 1.76
$45,000
2012:
Financial = Average Total Assets = ($90,000+$120,000) / 2 = $105,000 = 1.91
Leverage
Average Stockholders’
($50,000+$60,000) / 2
$55,000
Equity
The financial leverage ratio has increased over the years. This suggests that the
company has been taking on additional risk through debt financing.
Req. 4
The management of Chu Delivery Services has already been financing the company’s
development through debt (as evidenced by the increasing leverage ratio). This
suggests the company is taking on increasing risk. Based solely on the financial
leverage ratio, the bank’s vice president should consider not providing the loan to the
company as it currently stands. Of course, additional analysis would provide better
information for making a sound decision.
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E2–16.
Transaction
Brief Explanation
(a)
Issued capital stock to shareholders for $17,000 cash and $3,000 tools
and equipment.
(b)
Purchased a building for $50,000; paid $10,000 cash and gave a
$40,000 note payable for the balance.
(c)
Loaned $1,500 cash; borrower signed a note receivable for this amount.
(d)
Sold $800 of tools and equipment for their original cost.
E2–17.
Req. 1
Increases with…
Decreases with…
Equipment
Purchases of equipment
Sales of equipment
Notes receivable
Additional loans to others
Collection of loans
Notes payable
Additional borrowings
Payments of debt
Req. 2
Equipment
1/1
500
250
12/31
Notes Receivable
1/1
150
700
225
50
Notes Payable
12/31
100 1/1
225
170
110
150
160 12/31
Beginning
balance
$500
+
“+”
−
“−”
=
+
250
−
?
?
=
=
Ending
balance
$50
700
Notes receivable
150
+
?
−
225
?
=
=
150
225
Notes payable
100
+
170
−
?
?
=
=
160
110
Equipment
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E2–18.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Activity
Reduction of long-term debt
Sale of land
Issuance of common stock
Capital expenditures
Issuance of short-term debt
Type of Activity
F
I
F
I
F
Effect on Cash
−
+
+
−
+
E2–19.
Hilton Hotels Corporation
Partial Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ended December 31, 2011
Investing Activities
Purchase of investments
Purchase and renovation of properties
Sale of property
Receipt of payment from note receivable
Cash flow from investing activities
Financing Activities
Additional borrowing from banks
Payment of debt
Issuance of stock
Cash flow from financing activities
E2–20.
1. Current assets
2. Debt principal repaid
3. Significant accounting policies
4. Cash received on sale of
noncurrent assets
5. Dividends paid
6. Short-term obligations
7. Date of the statement of
financial position.
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$(139)
(370)
230
125
(154)
992
(24)
6
974
In the asset section of a classified balance sheet.
In the financing activities section of the statement of
cash flows.
Usually the first note after the financial statements.
In the investing activities section of the statement of
cash flows.
In the financing activities section of the statement of
cash flows.
In the current liabilities section of a classified
balance sheet.
In the heading of the balance sheet.
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PROBLEMS
P2–1.
Balance
Sheet
Classification
Debit or
Credit
Balance
(1)
Retained Earnings
SE
Credit
(2)
Note and Loans Payable (short-term)
CL
Credit
(3)
Materials and Supplies
CA
Debit
(4)
Long-term Debt
NCL
Credit
(5)
Prepaid Taxes and Expenses
CA
Debit
(6)
Patents (an intangible asset)
NCA
Debit
(7)
Income Taxes Payable
CL
Credit
(8)
Contributed Capital
SE
Credit
(9)
Property, Plant, and Equipment
NCA
Debit
(10)
Notes and Accounts Receivable (short-term)
CA
Debit
(11)
Cash and Cash Equivalents
CA
Debit
(12)
Accounts Payable
CL
Credit
(13)
Investments (long-term)
NCA
Debit
(14)
Crude Oil Products, and Merchandise
CA
Debit
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P2–2.
Req. 1
Cornell Home Healthcare Services was organized as a corporation. Only a corporation
issues shares of capital stock to its owners in exchange for their investment, as Cornell
did in transaction (a).
Req. 2 (On next page)
Req. 3
The transaction between the two stockholders (Event d) was not included in the
tabulation. Since the transaction in (d) occurs between the owners, there is no effect on
the business due to the separate-entity assumption.
Req. 4
(a)
Total assets = $111,500 + $18,000 + $5,000 + $510,500 + $160,000 + $65,000
= $870,000
(b)
Total liabilities = $280,000
(c)
Total stockholders’ equity = Total assets – Total liabilities
= $870,000 – $280,000 = $590,000
(d)
Cash balance = $50,000 + $90,000 – $9,000 – $18,000 – $5,000 + $3,500
= $111,500
(e)
Total current assets = $111,500 + $18,000 + $5,000 = $134,500
Req. 5
Financial = Average Total Assets = ($700,000+$870,000) / 2 = $785,000 = 1.44
Leverage
Average Stockholders’
($500,000+$590,000) / 2
$545,000
Equity
This suggests that Cornell uses significantly more equity than debt to finance the
company’s assets.
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P2–2. (continued)
Req. 2
Beg.
Assets
= Liabilities + Stockholders' Equity
Short-term
Notes
Notes
Contributed Retained
Cash
Investments Receivable
Land
Building Equipment
Payable
Capital
Earnings
50,000
500,000 100,000
50,000 =
200,000
100,000
400,000
(a)
+90,000
(b)
–9,000
(c)
–18,000
=
+14,000
+60,000
+18,000
+15,000 =
+90,000
+80,000
=
(d) No effect
(e)
–5,000
(f)
+3,500
+111,500
+5,000
–3,500
+18,000
=
+5,000 +510,500 +160,000
$870,000
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+190,000
$590,000
+400,000
P2–3.
Req. 1 and 2
Beg.
(c)
(d)
(h)
Cash
21,000
12,000
7,000 (a)
12,000
6,000 (b)
1,000
9,000 (e)
3,000 (g)
9,000 (i)
Investments (short-term)
Beg.
2,000
(e)
9,000
Accounts Receivable
Beg.
3,000
End.
11,000
End.
Beg.
Inventory
24,000
24,000
End.
12,000
End.
Beg.
(b)
Equipment
48,000
18,000
1,000 (h)
Beg.
(i)
End.
65,000
3,000
Notes Receivable (long-term)
Beg.
1,000
(a)
7,000
End.
8,000
Beg.
(g)
Intangibles
3,000
3,000
End. 115,000
End.
6,000
Accounts Payable
15,000 Beg.
Accrued Liabilities Payable
2,000 Beg.
15,000 End.
2,000 End.
Notes Payable (short-term)
7,000 Beg.
12,000 (b)
12,000 (d)
31,000 End.
Long-Term Notes Payable
48,000 Beg.
16,000 (i)
Contributed Capital
90,000 Beg.
12,000 (c)
Retained Earnings
30,000 Beg.
64,000 End.
102,000 End.
30,000 End.
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P2–3. (continued)
Req. 3
No effect was recorded for (f). The agreement in (f) involves no exchange or receipt of
cash, goods, or services and thus is not a transaction.
Req. 4
Injection Plastics Company
Balance Sheet
At December 31, 2011
Assets
Current Assets
Cash
Investments
Accounts receivable
Inventory
Total Current Assets
$ 12,000
11,000
3,000
24,000
50,000
Notes receivable
Equipment
Factory building
Intangibles
8,000
65,000
115,000
6,000
Total Assets
$244,000
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable
Accrued liabilities payable
Notes payable
Total Current Liabilities
Long-term notes payable
Total Liabilities
Stockholders’ Equity
Contributed capital
Retained earnings
Total Stockholders’ Equity
Total Liabilities &
Stockholders’ Equity
$ 15,000
2,000
31,000
48,000
64,000
112,000
102,000
30,000
132,000
$244,000
Req. 5
Financial = Average Total Assets = ($192,000+$244,000) / 2 = $218,000 = 1.73
Leverage
Average Stockholders’
($120,000+$132,000) / 2
$126,000
Equity
This ratio indicates that, for every $1 of equity investment, Injection Plastics maintains
$1.73 of assets, with the additional $0.73 of assets financed by debt. The company
utilizes more equity than debt to finance assets.
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P2–4.
Transaction
Type of Activity
Effect on Cash
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
I
I
F
F
I
NE
I
I
I
–
–
+
+
–
NE
–
+
–
P2–5.
Req. 1
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Cash (+A) ............................................................................
Contributed capital (+SE) ...............................................
200
Cash (+A) ............................................................................
Long-term liabilities (+L) .................................................
30
Long-term investments (+A) ................................................
Short-term investments (+A) ...............................................
Cash (−A) .......................................................................
2,600
10,400
Property , plant, and equipment (+A) ...................................
Cash (−A) .......................................................................
Long-term liabilities (+L) .................................................
2,285
Receivables and other assets (+A) ......................................
Cash (−A) .......................................................................
250
Cash (+A) ............................................................................
Short-term investments (−A) ..........................................
10,000
Retained earnings (−SE) .....................................................
Cash (−A) .......................................................................
52
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30
13,000
875
1,410
250
10,000
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P2–5. (continued)
Req. 2
Beg.
(a)
(b)
(f)
Cash
7,042
200
30 13,000 (c)
10,000
875 (d)
250 (e)
52 (g)
Beg.
(c)
Beg.
3,095
Property, Plant and
Equipment
Beg.
2,005
(d)
2,285
4,290
Short-term
Investments
2,016
10,400 10,000 (f)
2,416
Inventories
576
Other Current Assets
Beg.
2,620
576
Beg.
(c)
2,620
Long-term
Investments
2,691
2,600
5,291
Other
Noncurrent Assets
Beg.
707
707
Accounts
Payable
9,840 Beg.
9,840
Long-term Liabilities
3,053 Beg.
30 (b)
1,410 (d)
4,493
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Receivables and
Other Assets
Beg.
5,452
(e)
250
5,702
6,087
Contributed Capital
284 Beg.
200 (a)
484
Other Short-term
Obligations
6,087 Beg.
Retained Earnings
3,845 Beg.
(g)
52
3,793
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P2–5. (continued)
Req. 3
Dell, Inc.
Balance Sheet
At January 28, 2007
(in millions)
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash
Short-term investments
Receivables and other assets
Inventories
Other current assets
$
Noncurrent Assets
Property, plant and equipment
Long-term investments
Other noncurrent assets
Total assets
3,095
2,416
5,702
576
2,620
14,409
4,290
5,291
707
$24,697
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable
Other short-term obligations
Long-term Liabilities
Stockholders’ Equity
Contributed capital
Retained earnings
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$ 9,840
6,087
15,927
4,493
484
3,793
$24,697
Req. 4
Financial = Average Total Assets = ($23,109+$24,697) / 2 =
Leverage
Average Stockholders’
($4,129+$4,277) / 2
Equity
$23,903
$4,203
= 5.69
For every $1 of equity investment, Dell utilizes $4.69 of debt to finance its assets. Dell
uses more than four times as much debt as equity financing.
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P2–6.
Dell, Inc.
Partial Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ended January 28, 2007
(in millions of dollars)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of property, plant, and equipment
Purchase of investments
Loan of funds to affiliates
Sale of investments
Cash flow used in investing activities
$
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings
Issuance of stock
Payment of dividends
Cash flow provided by financing activities
Net change in cash
Beginning balance of cash
Cash balance on January 28, 2007
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(875)
(13,000)
(250)
10,000
(4,125)
30
200
(52)
178
$
(3,947)
7,042
3,095
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ALTERNATE PROBLEMS
AP2–1.
Balance
Sheet
Classification
Debit or
Credit
Balance
(1)
Accounts Receivable
CA
Debit
(2)
Prepaid Expenses
CA
Debit
(3)
Inventories
CA
Debit
(4)
Long-term Debt
NCL
Credit
(5)
Cash and Cash Equivalents
CA
Debit
(6)
Accounts Payable
CL
Credit
(7)
Income Taxes Payable
CL
Credit
(8)
Contributed Capital
SE
Credit
(9)
Property, Plant, and Equipment
NCA
Debit
(10)
Retained Earnings
SE
Credit
(11)
Short-term Borrowings
CL
Credit
(12)
Accrued Liabilities
CL
Credit
(13)
Goodwill (an intangible asset)
NCA
Debit
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AP2–2.
Req. 1
Kalman Incorporated was organized as a corporation. Only a corporation issues shares
of capital stock to its owners in exchange for their investment, as Kalman did in
transaction (b).
Req. 2 (On next page)
Req. 3
Since the transaction in (i) occurs between the owners and others outside the company,
there is no effect on the business due to the separate-entity assumption.
Req. 4
(a)
Total assets = $45,000 + $2,000 + $85,000 + $107,000 + $510,000 = $749,000
(b)
Total liabilities = $169,000 + $180,000 = $349,000
(c)
Total stockholders’ equity = Total assets – Total liabilities
= $749,000 – $349,000 = $400,000
(d)
Cash balance = $120,000 – $3,000 + $100,000 + $120,000 – $5,000 – $200,000
– $85,000– $2,000 = $45,000
(e)
Total current assets = $45,000 + $2,000 = $47,000
Req. 5
Financial = Average Total Assets = ($500,000+$749,000) / 2 = $624,500 = 1.78
Leverage
Average Stockholders’
($300,000+$400,000) / 2
$350,000
Equity
This suggests that Kalman uses slightly less debt than equity to finance the company’s
assets. For every $1 of equity, there is $.78 of debt utilized in financing.
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AP2–2. (continued)
Req. 2
Assets
Beg.
(a)
Liabilities
+ Stockholders' Equity
Short-Term Long-Term
Notes
Long-Term
Notes
Notes
Contributed Retained
Cash Receivable Investments Equipment Building
Payable
Payable
Capital
Earnings
120,000
70,000 310,000 =
140,000
60,000
220,000
80,000
–3,000
=
+30,000
=
(b) +100,000
=
(c) +120,000
=
(d)
–5,000
+10,000
(e) –200,000
(f)
–85,000
+85,000
+2,000
=
–3,000
=
+2,000
+85,000
$749,000
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=
(i) No effect
+45,000
+120,000
=
–3,000
–2,000
+100,000
+200,000 =
(g)
(h)
=
+27,000
+107,000 +510,000 =
+169,000
+180,000
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+320,000
$400,000
+80,000
AP2–3.
Req. 1 and 2
Cash and Cash
Equivalents
Beg. 147,879
(a)
1,020
3,400 (b)
(c)
4,020
1,830 (e)
(f)
310
2,980 (g)
300 (h)
Beg.
(g)
Short-Term
Investments
0
2,980
2,980
Beg.
14,602
Inventories
Beg. 181,884
181,884
144,719
Prepaid Expenses and
Other Current Assets
Beg. 38,064
38,064
Beg.
Other
Assets
5,484
Accounts
Receivable
14,602
Property, Plant
and Equipment
Beg. 322,185
(e)
11,230
4,020 (c)
329,395
Accounts
Payable
78,722 Beg.
Beg.
(b)
Intangibles
92,500
3,400
95,900
Accrued Expenses
Payable
68,677 Beg.
310 (f)
5,174
Long-Term
Debt*
202,908 Beg.
9,400 (e)
212,308
* Current portion is $40.
78,722
68,677
Other Long-Term
Liabilities
42,649 Beg.
42,649
Contributed
Capital
79,374 Beg.
1,020 (a)
80,394
Retained Earnings
330,268 Beg.
(h)
300
329,968
Req. 3
No effect was recorded for (d). Ordering goods involves no exchange or receipt of
cash, goods, or services and thus is not a transaction.
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AP2–3. (continued)
Req. 4
Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc.
Balance Sheet
At September 30, 2007
(in thousands of dollars)
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term investments
Accounts receivable
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Total current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Intangibles
Other assets
Total Assets
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Accounts payable
Accrued expenses payable
Current portion of long-term debt
Total current liabilities
Long-term debt
Other long-term liabilities
Total Liabilities
Stockholders’ Equity
Contributed capital
Retained earnings
Total Stockholders’ Equity
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
$ 144,719
2,980
14,602
181,884
38,064
382,249
329,395
95,900
5,174
$812,718
$ 78,722
68,677
40
147,439
212,268
42,649
402,356
80,394
329,968
410,362
$812,718
Req. 5
Financial = Average Total Assets = ($802,598+$812,718) / 2 = $807,658 = 1.97
Leverage
Average Stockholders’
($409,642+$410,362) / 2
$410,002
Equity
This ratio indicates that, for every $1 of equity investment, Ethan Allen maintains $1.97
of assets, with the additional $0.97 of assets financed by debt. This suggests that
Ethan Allen relies fairly equally on debt and equity financing.
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Transaction
Type of Activity
Effect on Cash
(a)
(b)
F
I
+
(c)
(d)
(e)
I
NE
I
(f)
(g)
I
I
(h)
F
−
+
NE
−
+
−
−
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CASES AND PROJECTS
ANNUAL REPORT CASES
CP2–1.
1. The company is a corporation since it maintains share capital and its owners are
referred to as “shareholders.” (Refer to the stockholders’ equity section of the
balance sheet).
2. The amount listed on the balance sheet for inventories does not represent the
expected selling price. It represents the historical cost of acquiring the inventory, as
required by the cost principle.
3. The company’s current obligations include: accounts payable, accrued
compensation and payroll taxes, accrued rent, accrued income and other taxes,
unredeemed stored value cards and gift certificates, current portion of deferred lease
credits, and other liabilities and accrued expenses.
4 Financial = Average Total Assets = ($1,605,649+$1,987,484) / 2 = $1,796,566.5 = 1.40
Leverage Average Stockholders’ ($1,155,552+$1,417,312) / 2
$1,286,432
Equity
Thus, for every $1 of equity investment, American Eagle Outfitters maintains $1.40
of assets, with the additional $0.40 financed by debt. This ratio indicates that
American Eagle Outfitters does not rely heavily on debt financing.
5. The company spent $225,939,000 on purchasing property and equipment in the
year ended 2/3/07; $81,545,000 in the year ended 1/28/06; and $97,288,000 in the
year ended 1/29/05. This information is listed on the Statement of Cash Flows in the
investing activities section.
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CP2–2.
1.
Assets
$899,251,000
=
=
Liabilities
$223,968,000*
+
+
Shareholders’ Equity
$675,283,000
* Liabilities are determined by either adding current ($135,318,000) and noncurrent liabilities ($88,650,000) or by solving the accounting equation: Assets
($899,251,000) = Liabilities + Shareholders’ Equity ($675,283,000)
2. No – shareholders’ equity is a residual balance, meaning that the shareholders will
receive what remains in cash and assets after the creditors have been satisfied. It is
likely that shareholders would receive less than $675,283,000. In addition, assets
on the balance sheet are not stated at market value, only historical cost.
3. The company’s only noncurrent liability is deferred rent.
4. Financial = Avg. Total Assets = ($769,205+$899,251) / 2 = $834,228
Leverage
Avg. Stockholders’
($560,880 + $675,283) / 2
$618,081.5
Equity
=1.35
5. The company had a net cash outflow from investing activities of $201,408,000,
primarily because of the purchase of investments and capital expenditures.
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CP2–3.
1.
Financial leverage =
Industry
Average
1.77
American Eagle
Outfitters
1.40
Urban
Outfitters
1.35
Both American Eagle Outfitters’ and Urban Outfitters’ financial leverage ratios are
lower than the industry average of 1.77. Therefore they finance their assets with
less debt than the average company in their industry.
Renting store space instead of buying store space will cause American Eagle
Outfitters’ and Urban Outfitters’ financial leverage ratios to be lower. Renting is a
form of financing that does not show up in the liabilities section of the balance
sheet. If they purchased store space by borrowing (instead of selling additional
stock), the numerator (Average Total Assets) would increase, but the denominator
(Average Stockholders’ Equity) would stay the same.
2. During the most recent year, American Eagle Outfitters spent $154,120,000
repurchasing common stock from investors and employees. Urban Outfitters spent
$20,801,000 purchasing shares of its own common stock.
3. American Eagle Outfitters paid $61,521,000 in dividends. Urban Outfitters did not
pay any dividends during the year. Refer to the financing activities section of the
statement of cash flows.
4. Both American Eagle and Urban Outfitters report property and equipment combined
as “Property and equipment, net.” Other companies sometimes choose to report
these assets separately on the balance sheet, for example in accounts such as:
“Land,” “Buildings and building improvements,” Furniture, fixtures and equipment,”
and “Rental property and equipment.”
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FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ANALYSIS CASES
CP2–4.
1. (a) Papa John’s total assets reported at July 1, 2007 are $402,582,000.
(b) Long-term debt including the current portion due increased over six months from
$97,036,000 at December 31, 2006, to $126,784,000 on July 1, 2007.
(c) Financial = Avg Total Assets = ($379,639+$402,582) / 2 = $391,110.5 = 2.67
Leverage
Avg Stockholders’
($146,168+$147,005) / 2 $146,586.5
Equity
Papa John’s financial leverage has increased from the level of 2.37 as discussed
in the chapter. This indicates that, between December 31, 2006, and July 1,
2007, Papa John’s financed its assets with slightly more debt than previously. As
discussed in the text, Papa John’s uses more debt than equity to finance its
assets.
2. (a) For the six months ended July 1, 2007, Papa John’s spent $16,433,000 on the
purchase of property and equipment.
(b) The total cash flows provided by financing activities was $6,596,000.
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CP2–5.
1. Distressed investing occurs when an individual or organization purchases debt
instruments or assets of companies facing financial trouble or bankruptcy, often
during the “bust “ period following a boom in the financial markets. Often, the
investor is looking for a relatively quick turnaround, betting that a new management,
new strategy, or cheaper costs can lead to improved returns, and then is hoping to
sell to a healthier rival to make a profit.
2. Investing in stocks is riskier than investing in bonds because debt holders have
preference over stockholders upon liquidation of assets. However, those interested
in distressed investing often take on more risk. The potential for greater returns if
the company can be turned around is attractive to these investors and could yield a
higher return than the interest on debt.
3. Mr. Ross studies companies extensively, primarily in industries with bleak outlooks,
such as steel and textiles. He then “sells the stock short” (bets that the stock price
will drop), then makes quick decisions to purchase at least one-third of the debt of
these companies to ensure “he has the clout to protect his interests.” His attitude is
strictly rational and he avoids situations that involve fraud or litigation. He also has
limitless energy.
CP2–6.
The major deficiency in this balance sheet is the inclusion of the owner’s personal
residence as a business asset. Under the separate-entity assumption, each business
must be accounted for as an individual organization, separate and apart from its
owners. The improper inclusion of this asset as part of Frances Sabatier’s business
overstates total assets by $300,000; total assets should be $105,000 rather than
$405,000, and stockholders’ equity should be only $5,000, rather than $305,000. Thus,
the correct financial leverage ratio (based on the year-end balance sheet) is very high:
21.0 ($105,000 ÷ $5,000) versus 1.33 ($405,000 ÷ $305,000). Frances Sabatier’s
business is far riskier than suggested by this balance sheet.
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CP2–7.
1. The company is a corporation since its owners are referred to as “stockholders.”
2. Assets
$1,656
= Liabilities
= $1,385
+ Stockholders’ Equity (in millions)
+
$271
3. Financial = Average Total Assets =
Average Stockholders’
Leverage
Equity
($1,921+$1,656)/2
($255+$271)/2
=
$1,788.5
$263.0
= 6.80
For every $1 of equity investment, Gateway maintains $6.80 of assets, with the
additional $5.80 financed by debt. This ratio indicates that Gateway relies more
heavily on riskier debt financing than on equity financing. The interpretation of this
ratio would be more useful given information on the company’s financial leverage
over time and on the typical financial leverage ratio for the computer industry.
4. Accrued liabilities (−L) .........................................................
Cash (−A) ......................................................................
159
159
5. Over its years in business, it appears that Gateway has not been profitable.
Gateway appears to have been profitable in its business during 2006. This is based
on the 2005 balance in the accumulated deficit (negative retained earnings) account,
which represents the cumulative deficit in earnings of the firm since the business
began (including any dividends paid to the shareholders). Gateway reported an
accumulated deficit for 2006, but the balance was less negative than in 2005,
suggesting a gain for the year. Assuming no dividends were paid during the year,
net profit in 2006 was $14 calculated as follows:
Accumulated Deficit
Beginning
balance
717
Dividends
0
14
703
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CP2–8.
Req. 1
McDonald’s Corporation
Balance Sheets
At December 31, 2001 and December 31, 2010
(in millions of dollars)
2011
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and equivalents
Accounts and notes receivable
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Total current assets
Property and equipment, net
Intangible assets
Investments in and advances to affiliates
Notes receivable due after one year
Other noncurrent assets
Total Assets
Liabilities
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable
Accrued liabilities
Taxes payable
Notes payable
Current maturities of long-term debt
Total current liabilities
Long-term debt
Other long-term liabilities
Total Liabilities
Stockholders’ Equity
Contributed capital
Retained earnings
Total Stockholders’ Equity
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
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$
299.2
609.4
77.3
323.5
1,309.4
16,041.6
973.1
854.1
67.9
538.3
$19,784.4
341.4
483.5
70.5
246.9
1,142.3
14,961.4
827.5
634.8
67.0
608.5
$18,241.5
$
$
1,065.3
8,458.9
9,524.2
$19,784.4
787.8
8,144.1
8,931.9
$18,241.5
621.3
783.3
237.7
686.8
168.0
2,497.1
6,188.6
1,574.5
10,260.2
$
650.6
503.5
201.0
1,293.8
335.6
2,984.5
4,834.1
1,491.0
9,309.6
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CP2–8. (continued)
Req. 2
Financial = Average Total Assets = ($18,241.5+$19,784.4) / 2 = $19,012.95 = 2.06
Leverage
Average
($8,931.9+$9,524.2) / 2
$9,228.05
Stockholders’ Equity
Req. 3
For every $1 of equity investment, McDonald’s maintains $2.06 of assets, with the
additional $1.06 financed by debt. This ratio indicates that McDonald’s utilizes debt
financing slightly more than equity financing, and that McDonald’s utilizes debt financing
more than the average company in the restaurant industry (with a ratio of 1.72 as
indicated in the chapter).
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CRITICAL THINKING CASES
CP2–9.
Req. 1
Dewey, Cheetum, and Howe, Inc.
Balance Sheet
December 31, 2012
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash
Accounts receivable
Inventory
Total current assets
Furniture and fixtures
Delivery truck (net)
Buildings (net)
Total assets
$
1,000
8,000
8,000
17,000
52,000
12,000
60,000
$141,000
Liabilities
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable
Payroll taxes payable
Total current liabilities
Notes payable (due in three years)
Mortgage payable
Total liabilities
$ 16,000
13,000
29,000
15,000
50,000
94,000
Stockholders' Equity
Contributed capital
Accumulated deficit
Total stockholders' equity
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
80,000
(33,000)
47,000
$141,000
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CP2–9. (continued)
Req. 2
Dear ___________,
I corrected the balance sheet for Dewey, Cheetum, and Howe, Inc. Primarily, I
reduced the amount reported for buildings to $60,000 which is the historical cost less
any depreciation. Estimated market value is not a generally accepted accounting
principle for recording property, plant, and equipment. The $38,000 difference ($98,000
– $60,000) reduces total assets and reduces retained earnings. In fact, retained
earnings becomes negative suggesting that there may have been several years of
operating losses.
The effect of the corrections also changes the financial leverage ratio (based on
the year-end figures provided):
Prior to the correction ($179,000 ÷ $85,000)
2.11
After the corrections ($141,000 ÷ $47,000)
3.00
This suggests that the company has assumed a proportionately larger debt burden than
indicated on the original balance sheet.
Before making a final decision on investing in this company, you should examine
the past three years of audited income statements and the past two years of audited
balance sheets to identify positive and negative trends for this company. You can also
compare this company's financial leverage ratio to that of the industry. You should also
learn as much about the industry as you can by reviewing recent articles on economic
and technological trends which may have an impact on this company.
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CP2–10.
1. The most obvious parties harmed by the fraud at Ahold’s U.S. Foodservice Inc. were
the stockholders and creditors. Stockholders were purchasing shares of stock that
were inflated due to the fraud. Creditors were lending funds to the company based
on inflated income statement and balance sheet information. When the fraud was
discovered, the stock price dropped causing the stockholders to lose money on their
investments. In addition, the creditors have a lower probability of receiving full
payment on their loans. The vendors who assisted in verifying false promotional
allowances were also investigated.
Those who were helped by the fraud included the former executives who were
able to receive substantial bonuses based on the inflated results of operations. The
SEC also charged two individuals with insider trading for trading on a tip illegally.
2. U.S. Foodservice set certain financial goals and tied the former executives’ bonuses
to meeting the goals. Adopting targets is a good tool for monitoring progress toward
goals and identifying problem areas, such as rising costs or sagging sales. Better
decision making can result by heading off potential problems before they grow too
large. However, setting unrealistic financial targets, especially in poor economic
times, can result in those responsible for meeting the targets circumventing
appropriate procedures and policies for their own benefit.
3. In many cases of fraudulent activity, auditors are named in lawsuits along with the
company. If the auditors are found to be negligent in performing their audit, then
they are liable. However, in many frauds, the management at multiple levels of the
organization are so involved in covering the fraud that it becomes nearly impossible
for the auditors to detect the fraudulent activity. In this case, it appears that top
executives concocted a scheme to induce vendors to confirm false promotional
allowance income by signing audit letters agreeing to the false amounts. In audits,
confirming balances or amounts with external parties usually provides evidence for
the auditors on potential problem areas. The auditors appropriately relied on this
external evidence in performing its audit, not knowing it to be tainted or fraudulent.
FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ANALYSIS TEAM PROJECT
CP2–11.
The solution to this team project will depend on the companies and/or accounting
period selected for analysis.
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